Seasonal Equipment Operator

City of Streamboat Strings•Steamboat Springs, CO

12d•$28 - $37

About The Position

The City of Steamboat Springs is hiring seasonal Equipment Operators to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment. The role maintains approximately 80 miles of streets, 160 lane miles, six miles of alleys, 102 cul-de-sacs, 50 parking lots, trails, and parks. Work includes sanding, plowing, and clearing snow from streets, sidewalks, and trails. The position operates medium- to heavy-duty equipment and trucks, performs inspections and routine preventive maintenance, and supports emergency response and special events as needed. Seasonal hours are variable up to 40 per week based on department need; the posting also states that 40 hours per week are guaranteed from November 1 through April 1 during the season. The employee is on call from November 1 through April 1 and must be available to plow snow 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The 2026 pay range is $27.67–$37.36 per hour, with placement based on experience. A $2,000 end-of-season bonus is mentioned.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent, and four years of experience related to construction, maintenance, or repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes, and ability to maintain the license.
Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
Skill in operating some of the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods and work safely.
Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to monitor equipment operation, use active listening and critical thinking, precisely control machinery, coordinate multiple limbs, and demonstrate near vision, depth perception, problem sensitivity, and rate control.
Must be on call November 1 through April 1 and available to plow snow 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Represent the City and uphold its values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect, and Compassion, with safety as a priority.
Maintain streets, alleys, cul-de-sacs, parking lots, trails, and parks, including sanding, plowing, and clearing snow.
Operate medium- to heavy-duty equipment, including backhoes, loaders, tandem axle trucks, graders, and excavators.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection sheets.
Work special events during holiday periods and respond to emergencies such as snow removal, mudslides, high water, sandbagging, debris, fallen trees, and stop sign repairs.
Clean and check equipment and tools after use, and keep equipment clean and in good operating order.
Drive trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload equipment, gravel, sand, and snow.
Perform routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance; report defects or needed repairs to a supervisor or mechanic.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards and policies.